The popularity of burgers with consumers, beef burgers, chicken burgers, veggie burgers, you name it burgers, has seen the humble burger transcend from high street fast food to high end restaurants and everything in between.The popularity of burgers with food and drink outlets is equally abundant due to the high margins available.For some food and drink outlets space … [Read more...]
Blakemore Foodservice Joins The Country Range Group
Blakemore Foodservice, a division of the prestigious A.F. Blakemore & Son group, has signified its intention for ambitious growth after joining the Country Range Group network of independent wholesalers.With a 69,000ft distribution depot at its HQ in Walsall, an 80,000ft site dedicated to foodservice in Wakefield, plus a network of distribution hubs, Blakemore … [Read more...]
Your personal menu development demonstration awaits you
The Equip Line demonstration kitchen has a number of new additions to its already extensive portfolio of catering equipment from the best brands in the business.You are invited to arrange your own personal demonstration to meet your individual menu requirements.Menu development is a constant process at Equip Line, we are always on the lookout for equipment … [Read more...]
Kebabs made simple with Rational’s skewers
Rational continues to expand its accessories for the SelfCookingCenter range, with the launch of 2/3 GN grill and tandoori skewers designed to work with the compact SCC XS unit. A simple way to prepare meals like kebabs, as well as a complete range of meat, fish and vegetables, the skewers guarantee a uniform browning finish.They are available with square, … [Read more...]
Nigel Fredericks last restructuring seems exhausted
Foodservice industry meat supplier Nigel Fredericks fail to receive backing, again, and customers seek new suppliers.H&C News received a call earlier today from a reliable source saying that the troubled meat supplier, Nigel Fredericks has lost the backing of its investors. As such customers, including the source, are moving other existing meat suppliers in to fill any … [Read more...]
GV Group’s Tobun named as one of UK’s top BME execs
Tevin Tobun, CEO of GV Group (Gate Ventures), has been named as one of the UK’s top 100 leaders in removing barriers to success for ethnic minority employees. Tobun, who was one of the highest ranking leaders from the hospitality sector, has been included in the 2019 EMpower ethnic minority list - which celebrates individuals from a broad range of sectors and … [Read more...]
Commercial Kitchen event announces move to ExCeL London for 2020
Commercial Kitchen, the UK’s leading kitchen equipment, services and design show, bid farewell to Birmingham in style this week. With final figures still to be announced, the 2019 show saw the best quality of buyers yet and 50% of exhibitors already rebooking for the much-anticipated 2020 show at ExCeL London. The show’s prestigious visitor list annually … [Read more...]
Rational’s millionth combi steamer set for world tour before installation in landmark venue
The world market and technology leader in the field of hot food preparation for commercial kitchens produces the millionth combi-steamer. The unit will go on a world tour before being installed at the Hofbräuhaus in Munich. Hofbräuhaus is the oldest and most visited hospitality venue in Munich, founded in 1589 with the purpose of supplying beer to the royal Bavarian … [Read more...]
Calling All Creative Bartenders – Enter the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards in Sweden Now
Time is nearly up for creative bartenders to enter the Hernö Gin Cocktail Awards 2019 and give themselves the chance of winning a once-in-a-lifetime trip to visit the home of Hernö and compete in the global final in Sweden. Taking place at Hernö Gin Distillery, in the heart of the High Coast of Sweden on the 23/24th August, the UK winners will receive an all … [Read more...]
Bohemian Rhaps-beery as Czech Beer Week happenings announced
London’s beer aficionados are in for a Bohemian beer bonanza this June after the announcement of the first Czech Beer Week to be held in the UK. Taking place from the 17th -23rd June around Czech Beer Day on the 19th June, the biggest selection of Czech beers, brands and brewers ever to hit the UK will be arriving in London for the celebrations.Set up by leading craft and … [Read more...]
The Drinks Business Awards names Kirsty Loveday Woman of the Year
Following another incredibly impressive 12 months which has included launching the pioneering Love Well initiative to promote a happy and healthy hospitality industry, Love Drinks’ founder Kirsty Loveday has been named Woman of the Year at the Drinks Business Awards 2019.Announced at the London Wine Fair at Olympia on Tuesday 22nd May, under Kirsty’s direction Love Drinks … [Read more...]
Small Footprint the perfect fit for toasted buns
Vertical Contact Toaster | VCTM-2 Antunes strikes again! This model (little bro’ to the long established big bro’ model VCT2000), is a perfect fit for any operation where premium bun toasting is paramount combining a small footprint still incorporating an auxiliary heater to provide hotter toasted buns.This space efficient model also features the unique variable … [Read more...]
Dishoom, wagamama, The Alchemist & more prep for Commercial Kitchen 2019
Executive chefs from Dishoom, wagamama, The Alchemist & more prep for Commercial Kitchen 2019With just two weeks to go until doors open, top chefs from Dishoom, wagamama, The Alchemist, Aramark, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Las Iguanas, The Restaurant Group, OPUS, Kew Green Hotels, Chiquito, The Chilli Pickle and more, are preparing to take part in expert-led seminars … [Read more...]
Hotels set to gain from May bank holiday weekend spending
New research has revealed that the hotel sector is set to benefit from increased sales volumes over both bank holiday weekends in May, as part of a wider leisure spending trend identified by new figures from Paymentsense.This is based on 2018 data from the company’s 70,000 small business customers across the UK, which revealed that pubs, bars and nightclubs enjoyed a near … [Read more...]
